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If you have only 3 days for hiking in the Rila National Park this trail is the best choice as it offers splendid panoramas in the Mountains and the area of the Seven Rila Lakes. It passes through the Rila Monastery. Arguably these are the most famous landmarks in Bulgaria. The strength that it requires is at middle level. The accommodation is at huts that offer food. There is the option at the end of the Day 3 to spend the night at the Monastery.
Three-day hut to hut hike in the Rila National Park;
To be leaded by experienced guide (if guided option is chosen);
Easy orienting (for the self-guided option);
To spend two nights in high mountain huts;
Breakfast and dinner provided by the hut-keeper.
Accommodation: The hut Vazov is well-maintained; the hut-keeper offers food and beverages. The hut is frequently visited, so you need to book the beds in advance. The hut of Skakavitsa is basic, but offers food and blankets.
Transport: The village of Sapareva Banya is easily reachable from the capital city Sofia by buses, direct or through the town of Dupnitsa. The Rila Monastery is connected by buses with the towns of Rila, Blagoevgrad and Dupnitsa, from where you can continue to Sofia.
Security: The trail is totally secure. It is along well marked paths. Nevertheless, we recommend the using of a navigation application on the mobile phone or a real GPS device. The area is served by the mountain rescue teams.
99 EUR per person in the self guided option
OPTION |
SELF-GUIDED |
GUIDED TRIP |
Accommodation in the huts |
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Detailed Itinerary |
√ |
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GPS Track of your trail |
√ |
√ |
Time tables of public transport |
√ |
√ |
Taxi companies contacts |
√ |
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Phone and e-mail assistance |
√ |
√ |
English speaking guide |
X |
√ |
Luggage transfer |
X |
X |
Meals and drinks |
X |
X |
Travel insurance |
X |
X |
Travel to and from Bulgaria
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X |
X |
RANGE
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Active
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TRIP TYPE
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Hut to Hut Tour
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STARTS
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Sapareva Banyavillage
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ENDS
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Rila Monastery
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DEPARTS
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June - October
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GROUP SIZE
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Min 1 / Max 20
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ACCOMMODATION
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Common rooms
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TOUR GUIDE
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Yes/No - guided/self guided
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MEALS |
Yes, against payment |
COUNTRY
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Bulgaria
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The Prices Start From 99 EUR*
* per person in self-guided option.
Walk from the village of Sapareva Banya to the Skakavitsa hut through the forest.
Walk from the village of Sapareva Banya to the Skakavitsa hut through the forest.
Walk from the hut Vazov to the Rila Monastery along an open ridge with beautiful views
If you prefer to explore the mountain at your own pace, than chose the option “Self-guided trip”. In this case we will provide you a package of materials, including a written hike description together with a customized travel itinerary, GPS tracks of your trail and local information. In order to make your independent hiking tour a success we will do all of the necessary arrangements. That is why the accommodations in the package are prepaid.
* per person in self-guided option.